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WSP in the U.S. · 8 hours ago

Substation Designer

209 North Main Street, Horseheads, NY, 14845, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$56K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms focused on power delivery and project management. They are seeking a Substation Designer to join their Power & Energy team, responsible for CAD work, supporting engineering phases, and ensuring compliance with CAD standards for substation and transmission line projects.

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Responsibilities

CAD work during the conceptual engineering phase of the project

Provide support during the detailed engineering phase of the project by drafting key concepts needed to convey intent to the design engineer as needed

Review a sample of all drawings supplied by detailed engineering firm to ensure compliance with Owner’s CAD standards, this includes items such as:

Border and revision procedures and compliance

Line and text style weights, fonts, heights, etc

Overall drawing format issues

Proper use of CAD layers in drawings

Review and proper filing of as-built drawing work associated with all projects

Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects

Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

CADDraftingDesign supportSubstation experienceSelf-leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma

Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience with substations

The ideal candidate will have experience working in consulting firms

Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience

Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred

Essential professional licensure/certification

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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